pro

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"I turned pro for the money, I needed the money, only to realise that money gives you a little bit of happiness, it really does, but it gives you zero fulfilment. Nothing. You feel nothing."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The so-called “transfer portal” – a period when college athletes make it known that they are willing to switch schools – operates like a free agent market in pro sports leagues.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It showed off a top pitcher to join Morse in Cooper Sides, a senior transfer from Red Buff who struck out eight in five innings on Thursday in front of dozens of pro scouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It’s Easter, the Vatican is involved in pushing for humanitarian gestures on the part of Cuba as well as Trump. It looks like a humanitarian quid pro quo,” Kornbluh said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

For many athletes, the decision about whether to turn pro might have seemed like an easy one.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles